John Riches is fundraising for Stoke Mandeville Spinal Foundation

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original mountain marathon

on 25/10/2009

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John Riches

Raising money for

Stoke Mandeville Spinal Foundation

Charity Registration No. 1116574

The Foundation`s main aim is to improve the quality of life through research. Research will be concerned with practicalities of living with spinal cord injury, but also with a committment to pushing back the scientific frontiers of spinal cord injury. One of the initial priorities is to establish a research institute adjacent to the National Spinal Injuries centre.

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John Riches

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Raised so far: £1,450.00

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My story

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On Saturday 24 October, I took part in the Original Mountain Marathon-in the Brecon Beacons- I was running with my Friend Laurence Trim and we had to carry a pack with our tent, bedding, food and water- at the start of the race we were given a map and were navigating with a compass- .We were given water at the overnight camp but otherwise had to be self-sufficient.

The OMM is a 2 day event- I found day 1 the toughest physical challenge I have ever had to face- although a 25 km distance 'as th ecrow flies', we actually ran close to 25 miles in just under 7.5 hours; the terrain we ran on was boggy and the most difficult sections were tussocks about 2-3 feet high; it felt like running through treacle! Having arrived at overnight camp, the evening meal was very welcome and the malt whisky minature I had packed went down especially well!

Day 2 began early but unfortunately after about an hour, my running ( or by that stage limping!) was significantly impaired by a left knee sprain such that we had to withdraw- by the time we returned to camp , we had covered about 10km so whilst I was frustrated not to have finished the event, we did cover close to 45 km , not far short of the 50km target.

I am so grateful to all my generous sponsors in helping me to exceed my target - the total raised including 'offline' amounts is close to £2,000 for the Stoke Mandeville Spinal Foundation. I also want to thank my running partner Laurence, without whose map- reading skills, organisation and good humour I would have not have got very far. I am considering my next challenge!

	Well done John, a very impressive run! Donation by Paul Manser 18/11/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Donation by Serena Griffiths 01/11/09	£25.00
	Well done John Donation by Sophie Dworetzsky 27/10/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Hope it all went well. Very impressive! Donation by Melissa Bottomley 26/10/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Hope that the marathon went well! Well done. Grant Donation by Grant Gordon 25/10/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	ALL THE BEST MATE, HOPE IT GOES WELL. Donation by edward BUCKLAND 24/10/09	£50.00
	Good luck John Donation by Christopher Groves 22/10/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good luck, John. Donation by Caroline Moss 22/10/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good Luck for this good cause! Donation by Martin Richards 22/10/09	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	Hope you keep Laurence on his toes! Donation by Nick Arnott 21/10/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good Luck, rather you than me! Donation by Paul MacIntosh 21/10/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Is the photo Sevenoaks or Wales? Anyway all the very best _ i am impressed! Donation by jeremy marshall 21/10/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Good luch from Unigestion Donation by Unigestion 21/10/09	£250.00
	Best of luck! You look great "all decked out" in your picture, however, I think you might meet some more challenging terrain! Donation by Catherine and Paul 20/10/09	£30.00
	John - what an amazing challenge - very best of luck - stay dry !!! Donation by Katie Booth 19/10/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	John, this is an impressive challenge. I feel somewhat lazy.. Good luck! Arnold Donation by Arnold van der Smeede 17/10/09	£50.00
	Good luck John! Donation by The Milgates 16/10/09	£30.00
	Good luck. Make sure you're back in time for our conference call! Donation by Peter Lee 16/10/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck John, rather you than me! Donation by Richard E. Douglas 15/10/09	£30.00
	Cripes, Iron John -- real stamina; good luck David Donation by David Harvey 15/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Donation by Nathalie Dauriac 15/10/09
	I am impressed! Good luck! Donation by Markus Summer 15/10/09	£30.00
	Good luck John, from all of us at STEP! Donation by STEP 15/10/09	£250.00
	Good luck, John! Amy Renkert-Thomas Donation by Amelia Renkert 15/10/09	£25.00
	Good luck. Rather you than me! Donation by Joan 15/10/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck John, hopefully the weather will stay dry for you! Donation by Beverley Clark 15/10/09	£20.00
	I admire your fortitude for attempting this challenge. It takes a special kind of courage to spend the night in a small tent with Lawrence Trim. Donation by Robin Barnes 15/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Anonymous 14/10/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good luck - hope it all goes to plan. Donation by Peter Golden 13/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Samantha Morgan 13/10/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£1,450.00
Offline donations:	£0.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£186.15

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